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WP53 RXX

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2018
Tests16 (7 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate43.8%

Mileage

119,041 mi
Last recorded119,041 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP53 RXX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

7 pass 9 fail
Fail 5 Nov 2018 119,041 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced big hole around anti roll mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced big hole around anti roll mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 109,741 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Aug 2017 109,600 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner lower sill corroded and holed (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end cap corroded and holed (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper torn 18" standard blade (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner lower sill corroded and holed (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill corroded and holed (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end cap corroded and holed (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan corroded and holed by tie bar mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper torn 18" standard blade (8.2.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced nearside reading 100 offside reading 190 (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs corroded (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion and repairs inc. filler to outer sills

corrosion and repairs to front underbody and chassis

corrosion to front suspension inc. sub frame

corrosion to inner lower sills

corrosion to offside rear wheel arch

corrosion to rear suspension inc. sub frame

corrosion to rear underbody and chassis

exhaust system and brackets corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2016 95,892 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 95,892 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 24 Feb 2014 94,125 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

all front suspension bushes slightly deteriorating

all rear suspension bushes slightly deteriorating

exhaust system corroding

front & rear suspension arms corroded

general oil leaks

general underbody corrosion

nearside front windscreen dragging

offside rear subframe bush corroded & deteriorating

rear anti-roll bar slightly corroded

rear exhaust system badly corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2013 93,326 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Gearbox rear output seal leaking

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jan 2012 85,975 miles

Front fog lights inop

Fuel cap cover release faulty

Gearbox rear output seal leaking

Horn noise deteriorating

Fail 4 Jan 2012 85,897 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Gearbox rear output seal leaking

Horn noise deteriorating

Front fog lights inop

Fuel cap cover release faulty

Pass 31 Dec 2010 71,557 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Repair to nearside rear lamp

Fail 30 Dec 2010 71,557 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Both Rear Discs very badly corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 59,622 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 59,622 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both wiper blades have small splits but not effecting drivers view

Pass 6 Dec 2007 48,464 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Dec 2007 48,464 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 38,019 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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WP53 RXX is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 43.8%.

Across all 2003 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 60,251 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WP53 RXX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 23 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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WP53 RXX is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 December 2003.

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